Deciding how to publish my book has been one of the biggest decisions I’ve faced as an author. I wrote a compilation of short stories set in Kansas, which can be a harder sell than other genres or settings. After researching my options, I realized self-publishing made the most sense for my book. As a…
Author: christopher
Christopher lives in Vermont with his wife, twin boys, border collie and corgi. He has owned a film production company, sold slot machines, and worked for Tony Robbins. He writes in his magical tiny house and sometimes writes in his blog at chrisrodgers.blog
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Comparing three AI Models
I had a bloated wedding videography page on my ForeverLuckyFilms.com website. Way too long. No one, especially Gen Z kids would read it, and they’re my target market at this point. So as an experiment, I copied and pasted the text into ChatGpt, Claude-2, and Bard with an identical prompt. I’m going for brief and…
Grigori Rasputin’s secret life as a music fanatic. LOL
He was a controversial figure in Czarist Russia, but few know of Grigori Rasputin’s secret life as a music fanatic. Rasputin wasn’t just whispering into the ears of royalty – he was rocking out with the common folk! Recently unearthed photos reveal Rasputin getting down with the crowd at 1950’s Bandstand. Witnesses claim to have…
The Rise and Fall of Atlantic City’s Casinos
I used to work as the Marketing Manager for the Sands Casino in Atlantic City. At the time, Atlantic City was booming,the Las Vegas of the East Coast, with flashy new casinos popping up . The Sands was one of the early big players, attracting huge crowds eager to try their luck at the slot…
Emotional Directorial Debuts from Female Filmmakers’ Personal Stories
I recently watched two poignant films that pulled me into their intimate worlds and left me emotionally drained (in a good way) – Past Lives and Aftersun. Both movies derive from the personal histories of their talented first-time female directors, Celine Song and Charlotte Wells respectively. It’s remarkable, arguably the best movies of the last…
Discover the Beauty and Charm of Lake Carmi State Park in Vermont
We camped at Lake Carmi last weekend, which is a Vermont State park. You may not be familiar with the park and the lake so I’m going to lead off with 10 facts about it. -Lake Carmi is the fourth largest natural lake located entirely in Vermont at 285 acres. – The lake was created from…
Lost in Vermont – The Dinosaurs of the American Civil War
“The boys from Vermont missed the green mountains and maple trees something fierce. The hot Southern sun beating down was a misery they weren’t accustomed to. But they had a secret weapon to keep their spirits up and give the Rebs a fright – pet dinosaurs! They’d smuggled the little fellas along, claiming they were…
How to Use AI to Pinpoint the Optimal Location for Your New Business
Last week I shared images from a wedding I went to on the campus of a defunct college. The old college and all its buildings will be converted into all sorts of things from hotels to distilleries and schools. Directly across the street is the small town of Poultney Vermont. It got me thinking if…
Estate Sale Find: Chief of Naval Operations Vintage Photo Album
Years ago, my dad bought a photo album at an estate sale for $45. Little did he know, this unassuming book contained a window into the life and career of Louis E. Denfeld, a major figure in 20th century naval history. (Louis pictured above) Since no one else is really interested in Denfeld I’ll add…
The Top 10 Free HubSpot Courses to Help You Get Certified and Land a Job
These are the boring bits, but they’ll be huge for your career and my SEO. I kid, but are you looking to advance your marketing career? Taking courses and getting certified by HubSpot Academy is a great way to things to add to your resume without having to spend thousands and make yourself stand out…